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What's a sacrificial anode, sagging sampson-post or scum valve?
Featured terms
AZIPOD (Azimuthing Podded Drive)
Azipod is the electrically driven propulsor with an AC motor incorporated in a streamlined azimuthing pod unit directly driving a fixed-pitch propeller. The motor is controlled by a frequency converter, which produces...
Freshwater generators / distillers
A unit used for conversion of sea, well or effluent water into freshwater by vacuum distillation based on evaporation and condensation.
Porthole, port light, sidescuttle
A circular opening in the ship side to provide light and ventilation. A hinged metal cover or deadlight can be clamped over to secure in heavy weather.